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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
Scene in the Persian palace.

The Zil-es-Sultan is the favorite son of
the shah Of Persia. He is IS. short and OF
athletic build. is a fine shot, and is
leader of Persian fashions. The st.
James Gazette thus describes domestic
scene: THE room is purpOsely darkened.
There sits the prince, supported by
cushions, OH mattress. He is evidently
out of sorts; his hakimbashi is feeling his
pulse. The governor of Yezd. formerly
his favOrite personal attendant, is knead-
ing one knee, the governor of Bonat is gently
rubbing the other. Two attendants are
softly pommeling the princely feet.
while the chief barber, an important
parsonage, is carefully and scientifically
shampooing the back of his neck. Mira
ReZa, the princes confidential valet, a man
who has been governor of Fussa under his
royal highness, is reading poetry. Evil
IDENTIFY the prince is in pain. Rub, rub,
he cries, we sons of unspeakable mothersv
'Ahn with sigh of relief, that is good
that is very good! The chief barber, whose
clever shampooing has earned this praise,
smiles with pleasure. Mira Reza, Mira
Reza Kahnn This is shouted, and the con-
tidential valet stops his monotonous poetry.
Let our chief barber have our fur-lined
cloak-the red one" The delighted bar
Der, who is to receive a gift worth $50.
stops to thank the prince. Rub, rascal,
rub, is the reply"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
ALL SOR rs.

While the pen that signed the high license
bill is in demand as a souvenir, no one has
claimed the glass referred to by Mr.. Notbohm.
1t might be elevated on pole planted in the
Eighth ward, and pointed out as a horrible
example.
Patti received about S465 for each of her
songs on Wednesday night. Each ticket
holder paid 10 cents per song.
When church deacon is taken red-haEded
in the act of playing progressive euchre, it is
time for a series of scathing resolutions from
the board of trade
Commissioner of Insurance Shandrew might
spend few hours in Minneapolis to the ad-
vantage of the people. The feeling of dis
trust is growing very strong over here again.
1t seems that with Aldermen Haugan and
Clark the situation is about the same. Neither
is anxious to be Il candidate but both are ex-
tremely anxious to do what the people de-
mand.
The moment PATHS back is turned on the
city the papers jump onto her with inter-
VIEWS. Still they might indulge in something
at least within the range of probability.
Some of the present members of council
should employ their time well tonight. Their
opportunities of advocating the old flag and
an appropriation are growing very short.
With election only month Off, and a GER
tain amount of steam to be let Off, omebody
must soon prepare to hustle. Council will have
to make about thirty additional permits, or
seventy in all, and will have to be doing it in
very short order.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
MINNEAPOLIS EVENTS.
Fall of a Storehouss of the Pillsburys'-
Flour Considerably Damaged
by Water.
A Tribute to the Memory of Robert En-
NETT by the Michael Davitt
Branch.
A Man Driven Crazy by an Overdose
of Chloroforn-- "A Girl
Fraud.
Mayor Ames Consulting Attorneys on
His Coming Contest for the
GOvernorship.
COLLAPSED WITH A CRASH.
The Big Pillsbury SeOrehOuse GIVE
Way and Causes HEAVY fOss


Way and Causes Heavy Loss.
The Pillsbury milling firm has had an
other misfortune with It's buildings Two
months ago portion of its elevator on the
East side fell with Il terrific crash, and
wrought more or less damage; yesterday
morning the firms large flour storehouSe in
Southeast Minneapolis met with the same
tate. collapSing very Unexpectedly and
scattering half million dollars worth of
flour. The building was OF wood, strongly
made, and covered 4 half block of ground
near the tracks of the Manitoba road, between
the university and the Union elevator. At
the time of the accident it contained nearly
l33, COO barrels of flour in sacks and barrels.
1t Is believed that in some way the barrels
Were put III motion, forcing out the side of
Inc building and bringing down the roof.
LII was total collapse and scattered flour
about in the widest chaos. Sacks and bar
rels were busted and torn open and the ad-
joining ground was covered with choice flour.
Only small portion of the entire amounts
OF flour was scattered. but that portion was
enough TO entail heavy loss, though the
extent has not yet been arrived at. Fore
man Kemp said the loss would be $50, 900,
and c. A. Pillsbury said $500. but it is be-
Neyed the correct figure will be much nearer
the former than the latter.
A large force of men was put to work
yesterday to remove the whole barrels and
sacks and gather together the unchanged
Hour that was spilled. The melting snow
from the fractured roof poured in upon the
flour i'll a stream doing great damage TO the
sacked flour before it could be removed
Trains of cars on the Manitoba tracks
were hauled to the storehouse and the force
OF men at work was as large as could posi-
bly, be used without interfering with each
other
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
Senator ve..,. Game of Poker.

Latnrop (Mo. Monitor.
Years ago Senator Vest, when young
man, occasionally INDUCED in the fascinat-
ing game called draw poker, a game which
we know is thoroughly understood in all its
details in Clinton county. more especially
Lathrop. Well, once on time Vest had
tried a case in a little county seat and re-
ceiyed large fee for clearing his man. So
much money in the hands of the Young
lawyer was as tempting to the denizens as
cool watermelon to hungry Niger. The
result was a game of poker was gotten
up. The boys intended to fleece Vest,
and, Of course, stocked the cards. They
had no place to play in but a little shed
that had no floor, but some fresh, dry wheat
straw. 1t was a five-handed game, and a
dry goods box served for table. 1t nap
pened to be jack pot, and Vest opened it
on three queens. The cards being fixed, the
other fellows had better hands, and. of
course, raised before the draw. Vest stood
the raise and drew two cards. AS luck
would have it he got the other queen. The
betting commenced and grew exceedingly
warm. They would raise the young law
yer and he would see them and go a little
better. An outsider, who stood in with
the gang, looked over Vests shouI-
der and saw what formidable
hand he had. He held up four fingers,
shook his head and in other WAYS tried to
warn his friends. But to no purpose. He
saw that Vest would break the crowd. so
he lit match and set the straw floor on
fire and told them to run for dear life.
That cool head which serves him so we'll
now in the great debates of the senate. and
which never lets him become ratified. did
not desert him then. With one hand he
raked in the DOODLE with the other he ex
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
The Quarter Belonged to Jones.

Boston Post.
There is a story about street car con-
ductor who had finished a trip and was
leaning up against bale of hay in the car
barn counting his money and comparing it
with the record of his bell punch. He
found that he had collected just quarter
of dollar more than the register called for.
He took the quarter out of his handful of
money and began to apostraphize it. 'See
here" said he. ''shall l give you to old
- Jones, let us say. naming the rail-
road PRESIDENT or keep you myself? I'm
entitled to you and 1 know it, but I'll give
Jones chance. I'll toss you up, and if
you come down heads you're Jones; if you
come down tails you're mine"
He tossed up the coin. and it fell head
upwards. The conductor looked at it a
moment obviously. "I'll toss it again"
said he. Once more he threw it up. and
again it came down heads. well, now.
I'll be darned if give it to JONES'" said the
conductor, slapping his hand to his pocket
Just at this juncture the president himself
who happened to have been on the prem
Uses, and who stepped behind the bale of
hay as soon as he heard the beginning OF
the soliloquy, appeared and exclaimed:
'Yes, you~Will give 1t to me! I've won it
twice running, and I'll have itv' He got
the quarter
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
The Water Board.

In the absence of the mayor. Commits
sioner Glenn presided at last evenings
meeting of the water board. a brief dis
cussion was held rs to whether the board
had an existence. Col. Glenn expressed
the opinion that the bill recently passed by
the legislature aboiishing the board is not
likely to be signed by the governor Mr..
Andrews thought that notice would be
served by the secretary of state before the
law could become operative. The commit
tee on claims reported number Of recon-
mendations for rebate of water taxes.
Warrants were ordered drawn to meet bills
and pay rolls amounting to S4,S07. The
superintendent was instructed to have q
statement printed showing all the transac-
tons and expenditures during the past
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
MlNNEApOLIs GLOBULEs.

The Dual City Blue Book for 1887 has been
issued.
Council committee on railroads meets this
afternoon.
Bank clearings yesterday amounted to
1852, l51.49.
AID. Haugan denies that he has withdrawn
from the aldermanic race.
During the Patti concert three overcoats
were stolen from the rink
The Caledonia club will be addressed March
15 by President Northrop.
A new hall is being built at Manchester col
lege. Stone is now being laid.
Work on the North Minneapolis sewer tun-
mel Shaft has been commenced
Two new cases of diphtheria and one new
case OF scarlet fever were reported yester-
day.
Judge ]. B. Quinn has removed his Office
from Temple Court to Room GA Boston
block.
This afternoon the monthly meeting of the
Sisterhood of Bethany will be held at the
home.
M. A. Shea's meat market on Cedar ave-
nue., was scorched SIS worth early Yesterday
morning.
Arguments in the Rainey divorce case.
tried last week, will be made to-day before
Judge Rea.
Rev. Annie Shaw speaks on "Social Purity
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
EXPOSITION NOTES.

Yesterday afternoon Secretary Byron dis
played two relics Of the Exposition. One was
lady's black leather reticule, or hand bag,
which contained q card in the outer pocket
with the name Mrs. ]. l.. Osborne upon it.
There was purse in it containing a few
coins and several articles of value.
probably to no one but the owner.
The other was lady's purse, which evil
IDENTITY belongs to Daisy c. Gilmon. 1t con-
tains Il railroad ticket from Minneapolis to
Saltwater ard correspondence. which beyond
doubt is very precious to the owner.
Secretary Byron goes to Chicago and Mil
waukee to-day on business connected with
the Exposition.
A beautiful design for Autograph show
card was received yesterday by General Man
ager Palmer from leading photographic firm
of Cincinnati. 1t is about twenty inches wide
and three feet high. A female figure, clad in
rich flowing draperies, representing Minneap-
oils, occupies the center, a picture of the
building forms al effective background,
and the insignia of the various arts and in
duStries abound. An Indian, dressed inciv-
ilized garb and reading q newspaper, is q
prominent and interesting feature.
Three bids for the restaurant privilege of
the next Exposition have already been re
und
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
Quit, Not Discharged.

j. w. Whitmier writes the GLOBE as fol-
lows:
In your recent issue under a special notice
by j. Merritt, manager of the Educational
Endowment Association, it is stated that my
appointment as agent for that association has
been revoked / desire to say that quit the
Educational Endowment Association some
time ago on my own Tree will. The discharge
of my duties to the association has been hon.
orable. Recent developments have revealed to
he that in my opinion this association is I'M
sound. Mr.. Faust, of Philadelphia, con-
sulting attorney, informed the as
socation some time ago that they
could never pay the amount to certificate
holders that they assume they can pay. The
president and another gentleman of the asso-
citation insist on reorganization on the old
line plan to protect the present certificate
holders as much as possible. Merritt bitterly
opposes this and wishes to continue on the
same basis, as he has Il contract with the as
sociation as manager. However, Merritt
himself suggests a raise in the rates of quar-
terly assessments. 1t will be noticed that the
association has raised its rates twice SINCE its
organization about four years ago, and now
proposes another change. Under the circum-
stances, l considered it my duty to sever all
connection with business Of a character in
which had no more confidence.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
WiIIAdnn1aWa i6.

Thomas and Kresentia Wanderer filed a
petition in the district court yesterday
morning, asking that they be given permits
sion to adopt a female child as their own
and call 1t Walpurga Wanderer. The case
will be heard Saturday. The parents of
the child are unknown, and no clue can be
obtained as to where the baby came from.
On Feb. % last, the day of its birth. the
baby was fonnd lying on Fifth street, be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth avenues
north. The finders were some of the sis
tiers Of the Benedictne convent, and they
gave it to Mr.. and Mrs. Wanderer for safe
keeping.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
w. c. r. u.

The regular weekly meeting of the Cen
The committee of ladies who were APP
pointed to request the Grocers' union to
abolish the sale of wines and liquors in
grocery stores reported that they had been
courteously received and the grocers had
appointed a committee to inquire into the
matter. The finance committee reported
an arrangement with the Murphy club by
which that organization will share the eX-
penses of the Central rooms. An interest
ing letter on gospel in lumber camps was
read.
A parlor temperance conversational meet
ing will be held at the residence of Mrs.
Gritfths. 1907 Fourth avenue south, this
afternoon. The regular monthly confer
ence of unions will be held next Thursday
afternoon
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
ROB ERC EMMETT.
The Michael Davitt Branch CeIe-
brates His Anniversary.

The audience that assembled at Window
hall last night was not as large as it should
have been, but the people who attended
were richly rewarded. John J. McHale,
president of the Michael Davitt branch,
opened the exercises with an excellent ad-
dress. The other speakers were James j..
McCatferty, of st. Paul; Chris A. Gallagher
and Matt Walsh, all of whom referred in
eloquent terms to the brilliant career
o. the Irish patriot martyr. Miss
Bridget T. Hayes recited, with fine effect,
the sad story of Emmet's betrothed, Miss
Curran. The recitation was delivered with
passionate earnestness and expression, and
the lady fully deserved the plaudits she re-
ceiYed.
An interesting feature of the evening was
the music. Miss Mamie Doner and An
drew Powers, With piano and piccolo, gave
potpOurri Of Irish melodies that was en-
Enthusiastically encored. Miss Katie Dryers
vocal solo was marred by the accompanies,
but the audience appreciated the singer and
recalled her. Mrs. DR.. Dunn, Miss Bridget
Gleason. Miss Kennedy and NJ. S. Baker
furnished the other musical numbers. The
occasion reflected great credit on the Davitt
branch. and was worthy the memory of the
great man in whose honor it was given.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
CHLOROF0mM DID lT.
Charles BiOmquist Driven Crazy by
An Overdose of The Sluff.

Charles Blomquist, about 40 years of
age, was examined before Judge Won
Schlegel yesterday and ordered committed
to the insane asylum. The man has pc
culiar and a sad history. Some fourteen
years ago, while at work in the woods, he
had several of his toes badly frozen 1t
was found necessary to amputate them,
and in order to do this the physicians put
him under the influence of chloroform.
When aroused from his stupor it was found
that he was partially insane. He grew
worse, and was placed in the asylum. Sub
sequently he was released. but was re-
turned twice. The last time he was there
the asylum caught fire. and Blomquist was
severely burned on the head and back
Since then he has become moving dead
man-not speaking unless forced to do so
by fear. Placed in certain position he
will remain that way, with his eyes looking
straight ahead, until placed in another po-
sition. His brother, who has been caring
for him, said that the only way he could do
anything with him was TO drive him as
though he were dog.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
LincOin's Life Saved by a Story.

Now OK star.
Judge Usher, of Lawrence, Kan, prob
ably the last surviving member of the Lin
coin cabinet, relates this incident. AFTER
Paine was incarcerated for his attempted
assassination OF Seward. he for long time
kept stoical silence. But one day after his
sentence he broke into tears as he made his
sOrrOwful confession to Gen. Eckert.
Among other things he said about this. L
was appointed to assasSinate Lincoln. and
fully intended to do SO. Everybody knew
his custom was to go over to the war de-
partment, after all the duties of the day
were over, for the latest news from the seat
OF war. and expected to shoot him on one
OF these trips: but after L took the contract
he did not go over at night for two weeks.
and was reprimanded; SO l determined to
find an opportunity. l stood behind tree
the night after my reprimand, when Mr.
Lincoln and another gentleman unexpect-
eddy passed me. l waited for their return.
AS they passed Mr.. Lincoln was telling a
story Then he related the story. The
delay saved him, for they were soon joined
by others, which prevented my shooting.
1t was night when the sheet ice ON the
ground made so much noise it was not easy
to hear"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04

hibited his lovely queens, and as he went
out OF the door with his cOat-tail OIL fire he
said: LET her burn; the pot is mine"
An hour or two afterward he sat in
the hotel surrounded by crowd of
friends. He told them that the manner in
which they weighed hogs in Arkansas was
to tie two boxes on the ends of pole and
balance it across rail fence. The hog was
placed in one box and the other one was
filled with rocks until they balanced. The
weight of the hog was ascertained by guess
ing at the weight of the rocks. Vest then
laZily closed his near eye and slowly elevated
the brow OF the off one. q comical facial
expression so peculiar to himself. and re-
marked that he was of the opinion that
some people in that town knew as little
about playing poker as the people of Ar
kansas did about weighing hogs. The
crowd all laughed but the shed burners, and
they put on sickIy grin and went out and
smiled.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
A Youthful Fraud.

A pert little girl giving the name of Katie
Roach, claiming to be Is years of age. but
seemingly about 10, wearing blue hood
and little shawl, circulating small paper
purporting to be written by the mother,
asking for money to buy surgical shoe to
lengthen one of her little sisters feet. was
reported as persistently working the city in
the vicinity of Syndicate block two weeks
since, giving 324 Adams street as her resi-
dence. Again yesterday she appeared at
the central office of the Associated Chart
ties, where she was questioned closely. and
1t was supposed full and accurate informa-
ton obtained. The particulars and her adj
dress were taken with great care, and for
the third time the address was found to be
wholly fraudulent, and there is no trace of
the family described in the vicinity.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
He Was Napping.

YOnkerS Statesman.
Wife-What did you think of that hat
Miss Fussanfeather wore to church this
morning?
Husband-I didn't notice Miss Fussan-
feathers hat.
Its very funny you didn't see it. She
sat directly in front of YOU"
"Well, suppose she did. Do you sup
pose | go to church to look at women's
hats?"
well. my dear, it's the same hat Miss
Fussanfeather wore to the theater last
night, and which you claimed DISTRACTED
your view of the stage"
Husband concludes that he was caught
panpppsgN
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
.uvnteresting Inyen1ion

Most modern inventions have tendency
and object to reduce cost. lessen labor and
increase facilities, but very seldom is the
preservation of health made desideratum.
A Minneapolis man has just patented de-
vice to wash clothes that will interest the
ladies. The idea embraces no work or in
inry. and is very simple. The power is
produced by heat. In an ordinary wash
boiler is placed device having a non-con-
ductive top and walls. with pipes extending
upward to the top of the boiler. By reason
of the non-conductive material, no
heat passes directly up into the body
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04

JACKSON, Mich, March 3.-Mrs. Ruth
Harmon, grandmother of Mrs. Grover
Cleveland. who has been dangerously ill of
Inflammation of the bowels, is reported as
being little better, though still very weak
Her strong constitution is relied upon by
the physicians TO carry her through the
present attack, although she is rs years of
age. Mrs. Folsom, her daughter. and the
mother of the presidents wife, arrived yes
terday from Washington to care for her.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04
The GubernatoriaI Contest.

Mayor Ames and his attorney, D. B.
Johnson, yesterday visited st. Paul, where
a consultation was held with certain attor-
news as to the course to be pursued with
reference to the gubernatoral contest
Another consultation will be held to-day,
at the conclusion of which it is expected
that everything will be in readiness for the
beginning of the case
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-04

of the water and the clothes which fill the
boiler above the chamber; in other words.
boiling is prevented and the heat is confined
to the chamber below. The result is to
cause powerful current through the pipes
and an equally strong downward current
through the clothes, which are thus etfectu-
ally cleansed without labor or without in
jury to them. Mr.. Dannmyer. the inventor,
is confident he has bonanza and that
families will live TO cali him blessed.